Communal Harmony on Display: Devotees Halt Ganpati Visarjan Yatra, Turn Off Bhajan & Pay Respects at Mosque in Malad
2 years, 3 months ago

Communal Harmony on Display: Devotees Halt Ganpati Visarjan Yatra, Turn Off Bhajan & Pay Respects at Mosque in Malad

News 18  

Setting a fine example of communal harmony, devotees halted a Ganpati Visarjan yatra in Mumbai while passing a mosque and changed their music from bhajan to ‘bhar do choli meri ya Muhammad’ as a mark of respect. Meanwhile, more than 3,900 Ganesh idols were immersed at beaches and artificial ponds across Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival on Sunday, news agency PTI quoted an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation as saying. As many as 3,853 household idols, 15 Hartalika and 66 sarvajanik idols were immersed till 6 pm, the official said. At least 1,290 household, 13 Hartalika and 66 sarvajanik idols were immersed in the artificial ponds built for the purpose in the different parts of the city, he said.

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Anant Ambani joins ‘visarjan’ of Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh idol at Girgaon Chowpatty
3 months ago

Anant Ambani joins ‘visarjan’ of Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh idol at Girgaon Chowpatty

Live Mint  

Anant Ambani, non-executive director of Reliance Industries, participated in the 'visarjan' of the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh idol at Mumbai's Girgaon Chowpatty. The iconic Ganesh idol, housed at the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, is a central attraction during this vibrant festival, drawing thousands of worshippers seeking blessings from the revered deity. The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, located at Putlabai …

Ganesh Visarjan: People bid farewell to Ganpati, more than 7,500 idols immersed in Mumbai
3 months ago

Ganesh Visarjan: People bid farewell to Ganpati, more than 7,500 idols immersed in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

The Ganesh Chaturthi festival concluded on Tuesday, with massive processions headed for the final immersion of the Ganpati idols into water. Devotees carry idols of Lord Ganesh for immersion on the final day of Ganpati festival, in Mumbai Across Maharashtra, the 10-day festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi have been slowly winding down as people accompanied with song and dance bid farewell …

Ganesh idol immersion processions begin as devotees bid farewell to their favourite deity
3 months, 1 week ago

Ganesh idol immersion processions begin as devotees bid farewell to their favourite deity

The Hindu  

Processions for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols began in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday morning amid tight security and fanfare as the 10-day festival drew to a close. In Mumbai’s Lalbaug area, famous for celebrating the festival with grandeur, the procession of the idol of Tejukaya mandal started amid the chants of “Ganapati bappa morya, pudhchya …

Ganesh Visarjan 2024: How to perform Ganpati Visarjan at home; know rituals, puja vidhi and more
3 months, 1 week ago

Ganesh Visarjan 2024: How to perform Ganpati Visarjan at home; know rituals, puja vidhi and more

Hindustan Times  

Ganesh Visarjan 2024: The auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi began on September 7. After the 10 days of revelry and worship, devotees immerse the idol of Ganpati Bappa on Ganesh Visarjan. Ganesh Visarjan 2024: How to perform Ganpati Visarjan at home; Puja vidhi and rituals According to tradition, Ganpati Bappa is immersed in a river, pond, or lake. Devotees immerse …

Over 62,000 idols immersed on second day of Ganesh festival in Mumbai
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 62,000 idols immersed on second day of Ganesh festival in Mumbai

The Hindu  

“More than 62,000 idols were immersed in various water bodies in Mumbai on the second day of the Ganesh festival,” civic officials said on Monday. “Till midnight, 62,569 idols were immersed in the sea, other water bodies, and artificial ponds,” the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials said. “On Sunday, 62,197 household idols and 348 sarvajanik idols of Lord Ganesh were immersed,” …

Mumbai: Over 10,000 Ganesh idols immersed till late evening on Sunday
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai: Over 10,000 Ganesh idols immersed till late evening on Sunday

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Thousands of devotees bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesh on Sunday by immersing the idols of the elephant-headed deity across Mumbai. HT Image More than 10,000 Ganesh idols have been immersed in the city till late in the evening, said Bhushan Gagrani, commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The 10-day Ganesh festival began in the city with pomp and …

Ganesh idols immersion procession peaceful in Bhainsa
2 years, 3 months ago

Ganesh idols immersion procession peaceful in Bhainsa

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: Lord Ganesha idols’ immersion Shoba yatra that began on Thursday afternoon has been completed peacefully in communally sensitive Bhainsa town early in the morning on Friday. Ganesh idols’ immersion Shobha yatra began under the banner of Hindu Ustava Samiti in Adilabad town this afternoon. Meanwhile, Minister Allola Indrakaran Reddy participated in the Ganesh idols’ Shoba yatra in Nirmal town …

In Pics: End of 10-day-long Ganeshotsav; devotees bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha
2 years, 3 months ago

In Pics: End of 10-day-long Ganeshotsav; devotees bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha

Hindustan Times  

In Pics: End of 10-day-long Ganeshotsav; devotees bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha The 10-day-long Ganeshotsava celebrations have come to a close with idols being carried in vibrant processions for immersion throughout the country. In visuals emerging from different states, devotees were seen participating in massive numbers to bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new …

Bidding adieu to Ganpati: How Mumbai, other cities marked Visarjan rituals
2 years, 3 months ago

Bidding adieu to Ganpati: How Mumbai, other cities marked Visarjan rituals

Hindustan Times  

The 10-day-long Ganeshotsava revelry has come to a close with idols being carried in vibrant processions for immersion throughout the country. The civic body - Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation - had informed that it was ready with all the facilities for the visarjan rituals at 73 natural and 162 artificial water bodies across the city in view of Anant Chaturdashi. Stating …

31,365 Idols Immersed in Mumbai on 5th Day of Ganesh Festival; No Untoward Incident Reported
2 years, 3 months ago

31,365 Idols Immersed in Mumbai on 5th Day of Ganesh Festival; No Untoward Incident Reported

News 18  

A total of 31,365 Ganesh idols were immersed in the sea and artificial ponds in Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival, a civic official said on Monday. There was so far no report of any untoward incident following the fifth day celebration of the festival on Sunday, the official said. Till 6 am on Monday, 30,446 household …

Ganesh Chaturthi Updates: Over 21,000 Police Personnel Deployed in Chennai for Idol Immersion; Lalbaugcha Raja-like Pandal Draws Devotees in Lucknow
2 years, 3 months ago

Ganesh Chaturthi Updates: Over 21,000 Police Personnel Deployed in Chennai for Idol Immersion; Lalbaugcha Raja-like Pandal Draws Devotees in Lucknow

News 18  

Ganesh Chaturthi Updates: After two years of pandemic restrictions, states across the country are ramping up celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi this year. As the festival continues on its third day, here are the latest updates on Ganesh Chaturthi from across states: • Mumbai sees a large number of devotees going ‘pandal-hopping’ after two years of Covid restrictions, especially in central …

Over 34,000 Idols Immersed on Last Day of Ganpati Festival in Mumbai; 3 Boys Who Ventured into Sea Still Missing
3 years, 3 months ago

Over 34,000 Idols Immersed on Last Day of Ganpati Festival in Mumbai; 3 Boys Who Ventured into Sea Still Missing

News 18  

A total of 34,452 idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Gauri were immersed in water bodies across Mumbai on the last day of the Ganpati festival held under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic for the second year in a row, civic officials said on Monday. A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official said of the 34,452 idols immersed on Sunday, 13,442 …

Over 66,000 idols immersed on 5th day of Ganpati festival in Mumbai
3 years, 3 months ago

Over 66,000 idols immersed on 5th day of Ganpati festival in Mumbai

India TV News  

A total of 66,299 idols, including 5,953 of Goddess Gauri, were immersed in the sea, rivers, lakes and other water bodies across Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival, civic officials said on Wednesday. On the fifth day of the celebrations on Tuesday, 66,299 idols were immersed, including 34,299 in artificial ponds set up in various parts of …

Mumbai Traffic Police Issue Advisory for Ganesh Visarjan 2020; 54 Roads to Remain Shut
4 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai Traffic Police Issue Advisory for Ganesh Visarjan 2020; 54 Roads to Remain Shut

News 18  

As the devotees are all set to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi 2020, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued advisory for the conduct and regulations during the procession ceremony. According to the circular, 54 roads around the Mumbai city will remain shut for vehicular movement during the visarjan ceremony. As large Ganpati pandals including …

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